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babylonsister

(171,066 posts)
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 09:09 PM Sep 2017

Gregg Popovich: When does morality and decency kick in for Trump voters?


Gregg Popovich: When does “morality and decency kick in” for Trump voters?
The coach was among many to speak out against the president’s statements this weekend
Jarrett Lyons
09.26.2017•3:01 PM


On Monday, head coach of the San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich articulated his support of the ongoing national-anthem protests taking place across the sports world. In declaring his support of any players who should decide to participate, he — as he has before — drew a sharp line under the racial issues surrounding the remarks by Trump and the way people of color are treated in this country.

“Obviously, race is the elephant in the room, and we all understand that. Unless it is talked about constantly, it's not going to get better. . . . 'Oh, that again. They pulled the race card again. Why do we have to talk about that?' Well, because it's uncomfortable,” he said "They have our full support and no matter what they might want to do or not do is important to them, respected by us," Popovich said in support of protesters. "And there’s no recrimination no matter what might take place, unless it’s ridiculous egregious."


Popovich also commented on the response by the president more specifically and asked when Trump supporters would wake up. “I wonder what the people think about who voted for him, where their line is, how much they can take, where does the morality and decency kick in?”

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https://www.salon.com/2017/09/26/gregg-popovich-donald-trump/
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Gregg Popovich: When does morality and decency kick in for Trump voters? (Original Post) babylonsister Sep 2017 OP
Deep props to "Pop's" politics. He'a great coach too. brush Sep 2017 #1
Pop seems to be a great person. Blue_true Sep 2017 #5
They don't have any of that sarah FAILIN Sep 2017 #2
for them, morality and decency will kick in when foxnews and hate radio go off the air for good. unblock Sep 2017 #3
I've been waiting and waiting. nt LAS14 Sep 2017 #4
For me it is hard to believe it's taking this length of time judesedit Sep 2017 #6
sadly never gopiscrap Sep 2017 #7

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
5. Pop seems to be a great person.
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 09:32 PM
Sep 2017

Likely the best coach in history, or second only to Auerbach. Pops take good players and make them great. Tim Duncan was a good player, but he became a HOF player with Pops coaching him. Other recent big winning coache's had two superstars on their winning teams.

unblock

(52,243 posts)
3. for them, morality and decency will kick in when foxnews and hate radio go off the air for good.
Thu Sep 28, 2017, 09:15 PM
Sep 2017

and not a moment before.

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